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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-10-12
HEALTHFUL EXERCISE.

A Few Words OF Advice and aAdmonition
to Lady Readers.
It must be admitted that English
women look to general health more than
TO the beauty and symmetry of hands or
feet Pedestrian and equestrian exer-
else is all the rage, and hence nowhere
in Europe, save in northern Swede n,
where
The damsel who trips at daylight
Is shod like mountaineer
are there to be found SO many sound,
healthy, rosy-cheeked women.
In our country our women are beau
tiful, but decay and die early. A lily
white hand, tiny foot, a snowy COM
plexion, are considered elements of
beauty, but to get all these health is
sacrificed by their tight shoes, exclu-
sion of Gods bright sunshine and in
MIGRATING air.
Indoor existence saps the foundation
Of life, and youth and beauty fade rap
idly. Many of our women would suf-
fer the torture of the Chinese shoe, or
the amputation Of a toe, as do the
ladies of Lima, SO they might display
a little foot by holding up their dresses
at imaginary puddles. :.
In England the reverse of all this is
SEEN Out-of-door exercise prevents
decay, and women of forty compare
fayorably with our women of twenty
five. Little feet are made to put on
thick shoes and walk for miles, and
little hands are made to handle the
reins and whip on horseback.
In the matter of dress, French wo-
men have more taste than those of any
other people. Next perhaps, come our
country women, and last of
the three English women. En-
giishmen are proverbially the worst
dressed men in Christendom. Their
clothes fit badly, are baggy. and seem
thrown on their persons with pitch
fork. The fair Britons could scarcely
be expected to do great deal better
with such miserable patterns before
them. Fiji.
The great fault of our countrywomen
is that they overdress. They are liter
ally smothered in silks, satins and
aounces. Simple patterns, exquisitely
fitted to the person, is the art the
French women employ to render them
exteriorly attractive. Il may be a
want Of gallantry to say it, but our
men are better dressed than our women,
for which assertion we beg that our
fair friends will not appeal to at least
any more potent weapon Of punish
nent than the indignation OF their
iustrons eyes. Boston Budget.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-10-12

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Catarrh

Is usually the result of a neglected ssco;d
in the head,' which causes an infiam-
nation of the mucous membrane of the
nose. Unless arrested, this inflammation
produces Catarrh which, when chronic,
becomes very offensive. 1t is impossible
to be otherwise healthy, and. at the
same time, afflicted with Catarrf. When
promptly treated, this disease may be
>... Cured
BY the use Of Ayers SarsapariIla. EST
suffered, for years, from chronic CaIarrh.
My. appetite was very poor. and L felt
miserably. None of the remedies I took
afforded me any relief, until commenced
using Ayers Sarsaparilla. of which
have now taken five bottles. The Catarrh
has disappeared, and / am growing
strong and stout again; my appetite has
returned, and my health is fully restored.
Susan L. W. Cook, 800 Albany street,
Boston Highlands, Mass
Twas troubled with Catarrh. and all its
attendant evils. for several years. I tried
various remedies. and was treated by
a number of physicians but received
Ayers Sarsapari!ia. A few bottles of
this medicine cured me of this trouble
some complaint, and completely restored
my health and strength.-Jesse BoggS,
Holman.s Mills, Albermarle, n. e.
II you would strengthen and invigorate
your system more rapidly and surely than
by any other medicine, use Ayers Sar-
saparilla..
It is the safest and most reliable of all
blood purifiers. No other remedy Is so
effective in cases OF chronic Catarrh.
Sold BY all Drussisss. Priee$1s six bottles, IS
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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-10-12
Chronic

Catarrh destroys the sense of smell and
taste, consumes the carriages of the nose,
and, unless properly treated, hastens its
victim into Consumption. It usually in
dicates scrofulous condition of the sys-
tenn, and should be treated, like chronic
ulcers and eruptions, through the blood.
The most obstinate and dangerous forms
Of this disagreeable disease $500.
Can be
cured by taking Ayers Sarsaparilla. ssI
have always been more or less troubled
with Scrofula, but never seriously until
severe cold in my head, which, notwith-
standing all efforts to cure grew worse,
and finally became chronic Catarrh.
1t was accompanied with terrible head
aches. deafness, continual coughing, and
with great soreness of the lungs. My
throat and stomach were SO polluted with
the mass of corruption from my head
that Loss of Appetite, Dyspepsia, and
Emaciation totally untitled me for bust
ness. tried many of the so-called spe-
cities for this disease, but obtained no
relief until I commenced taking Ayers
Sarsaparilla. After using two bottles of
tIIS ACNlCAuO, L AOtiCCu 0A
in my condition. When had taken six
bottles all traces of Catarrh disappeared,
and my health was completely restored. =
A. 3. Cornell, Fairfield, Iowa.
For thoroughly eradicating the poisons
of Catsrrh from the blood, take
-. Ayers Sar
ssparilla. It viii restore health and vigor
to decaying and diseased tissues, when
everything else fails. - ~.
Prepared BY Dr.. J. c. Aver Co., Lowell, Nass.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-10-12

I.ast year New York City Spsssi
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SaparIlia.

It is the safest and most reliable of all
blood purifiers. No other remedy IS so
effective in cases OF chronic Cstarrh-
Sold BY all Drussisss. Priee$1s six bottles, IS
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30
DIG BUILDING.
Ferris TO Build a Rig Rriek uause
Next to the Ledger Building
at Once.

II nothing happena, ground will
be- broken in the rear oil the LsparR
building, on the west. the latter
part Of this week, for the erection of
u 6oxloo foot brick building, to have
three floors. Exactly what the built
lug ia To be for, no one knows o.
eept the man who is 10 build it-G.
ID. Ferris, Of this city. That ii will
be built, and at once, is certainty,
so Mr.. Ferris told a LEDGER reporter
to-day. SOC, 900 bricks have been Or
dered OF Harrison, and contracts for
the laying of them let, Mr.. Ferris
has erected a great many prominent
buildings in Mexico. and this one
will be inferior to none of them.
The warm weather notwithstand.
ing, a great deal of building is going
on in Mexico besides the numerous
additions being made to residences
already built. The Morris and Hut
ton mansions are. rapidly nearing
completion and will be dandies.
Houses are being contracted for OF
the new MISUNDERSTANDING
sold, and in fact, Mexico is enjoying
aud will enjoy fer a number OF
months to come, a magnificent build.
inc boom.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30

er saw. They will average thirty
bushels per acre.
Our public school closed last Fri
day.
The Misses Hughes are visiting in
Palmyra. They accompanied Miss
Gillispie who returned Friday last.
Miss Efie Graham, Mr.. John
Luckie and Mr.. Roy Stuart, of Mex
leo, and MIR. Fred Daris,o of Santa Fe,
visited Mr.. Hughes last Sunday.
They were royalty entertained.
The basket dinner at Rock Hill
was well attended. A big crowd
from town was present.
Mr.. Hughes made a large cattle
shipment to Chicago last week. HI
made good money. We wish to SCI
him, as well as all of our good, en-
terprising citizens, prosper.
DIR. M. Crawford is seriously i'll o.
pneumonia. His first attack wa
plenrisy. Drs. Walker, Lemon ant
Crawford, of Mexico, are attending
physicians. We wish him a speedy
recovery. STUNNER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30
TOBACCO FACTORY.
A Rousing Meeting to be Held Here
i'm its Interest on Saturday
Next.

WRIGHT City, Mo, June 2S, 81.
Mr.. G.. HI. Clark, Dear Sir /
must beg your pardon for not
answering your letters sooner. Last
week I was from home until Sunday /;
and I am just as busy as I can be
from sun up until bed time. l have
not given up the idea of coming to
Mexico yet. Now l have this to say:
If it will suit the citizens of your
place I will meet them Saturday, the
second day of July. If you think this
will do you can make the arrange
ments to that effect. If your people
want a tobacco factory now is their
time. You and Bob White can go
ahead and work it up for that day il
it will be a day that will suit you; o,
if any other day next week will suit
you better, name it and ] will be
there. I don't know of anything
more | can say only this-if Mexico
wants a tobacco factory and I suit
them | am going to locate there
Hoping to hear from you soon I an
Yours Truly,
j. w. LACY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30
See Our Elegant Hats and Ties!

board" When the soldier performs
a daring act his country rewards
him. The sailor dies unthanked, and
if you will but think Of him you Will
conclude he is at least worthy of
your donations and prayers. He is
particularly in need Of help to live
Alright and Of knowledge to die
Alright. It we, who live among the
highest advantages and privileges Of
civilization and religion, find diff
Guilty in the performance of duty,
what must be the struggle of the sea-
man whose surroundings are most
tempting and sensuous, whose path
is beset with snares, who is deprived
of the ennobling influence Of home ?
II there is any n anywhere, around
whom it is important to throw puri.
flying, elevating blessings, surely it is
the seamen of the world. Let each
Christian then contribute something,
though it be little, to ameIiorate their
condition,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30
MARTINSBURG MUSINGS.
correspondents Of the Ledger.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
MARTINsBuRG, Mo-, June "a, 81
The picnic on the 22d, for the ben
eft Of the Catholic church, was a
grand success /; nearly $500 was real
lied. In the afternoon a game OF
base ball was played between Lad.
donia and M~artlnsburg clubs, aided
by the Wellsville Clure
and Daibler. Score, s to AZ. in favor
of Martinsburg.
Rev. NJ. N. Gray preached al
Eckler's School House Sunday
morning and at Martinsburg in
the evening.
Rev. Wigginton occupied the pull
pit at the Baptist church on Satur.
day and Sunday.
Miss Pinkie Henson returned from
Moberly on Thursday.
Mrs. Martin, of Brentwood, Tex,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. G. T. Mar
tin.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Theo. Bus
sen, Saturday, q SON.
Rev. Kay, of Montgomery City,
visited many friends here Friday and
Saturday.
A Sabbath school wss organized al
the Baptist church on Sunday. Thos
Martin was elected superintendent
VIM. Bane, assistant; Miss Melis
Rogers, secretary; Miss Mamie Mas
tin. treasurer. VINO Dan.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30
BEAN E ITEMS.
correspondence Of the Ledger.

Correspondence Of the Ledger.
BEAN CREEK, Mo-, June ~, 1887
Squire Edmonston died very
suddenly last Tuesday and was
buried with Masonic honors at Mex.
leo.
DIR. M. E. Crawford, Of Worcester,
is very sick with .pIeuro pneumonia.
Wheat harvest in this section is
over now, and stacking wheat and
cutting oats is the order of the day.
Six new self binders have been
bought in this neighborhood, within
two square miles, by Mrs. L.. Heller
and Joe Ware, T. Whitcomb, Johr
Bolts, Chas. Baker, Thos. Crawford
and f. D. Atkins, and F. Hagedorr
and j. Schneider. Verify Audrair
is coming to the front.
Mr.. Louis Hubert complains thai
he had trouble cutting some Of his
wheat, on account of being tangled
and down. Your correspondent thinks
that Mr.. Bob White has been tramp
ing it down.
Corn is looking we'll; is clean ant
some ready to ~tassel, but it needs
good soaking rain to insure a goot
crop.
Wheat will be of a good quality
and Messrs. Pollock & Hisey ough'
to pay a fair and just price for thu
same, thereby encouraging farmers
to raise wheat. FRED.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30
Who Was Hell

The following, clipped from to-
days Globe Democrat, may throw
some light on the identity of one OF
tie men killed on the railroad here
Friday. The description is a good
me-: "Mr. j. ID. Russell, of 28I7
North Twenty-second street, thinks
that the man who was picked up on
the railroad track near Mexico. No..
a few days ago. wss Ed Hart. who
left this city for Kansas City on last
Monday evening. He had with hin
about $50 in money and gold hunt,
ing-case watch. He was s feet 10 in
ches in height sandy complexioned
weighed about 1870 pounds, and hat
a reddish mustache. He wore q Goa
and vest of light striped material ant
a light sloueh hat.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30
A, O, u. w.

At a regular meeting of Audrain
Lodge No. %, A. O. e, w, held
June q, 1887, the following
officers were elected for the term
ending December 81, 81:
J. G. Trimble, III. Workman; w.
W. Settle, foreman III. c. Shepherd,
overseer r. Fl Herman recorder;
T 4. Torryson, finaneier T. A. Gar
rett, receiver j. A. Spence, guide;
j. w. Williams, 1. Waterman j.
w. Atchison, O. Waterman: W. V,
Walker and w. T. Lemon, medical
examiners; j. It.. McWilliams, trus-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30
UNION ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
UNION, Mo-, June 27.-Wheat all
harvested in good shape; the yield
this year was far above the average.
Farmers are through blowing corr
and are now busy harvesting theil
oats and hay which are splendid
crops.
John Rice and w. s. Hathaway
each shipped a a load of cattle te
Chicago last week and report the
market dull.
Nearly everybody attended preach
ing at New Hope church last Sab.
bath from this vicinity and listened
to s..~nny interesting sermons by
Rev. MCGEE, and enjoyed a splendid
dinner, furnished by the good people
of different neighborhoods.
DR.. Luckie' sold to John Jones
some nice hogs that averaged 25(
pounds at S4.5 0 per hundred. They
we're handles.
j. W. Stewart sold to Cordnel
some sheep at $3.50 Ger head.
We understand that there will bel
big picnic in Jim Watts pasture or
the 4th. What's the matter with
having a game of ball, too.
Last Saturday some boys picked
up a nine and went over and bea'
Liberty. They say the first nine a
Liberty can't play pins.
The hungry nine will play no NOR
match games until after harvest
They will then accept challenges from
all the mines that want a game.
Who.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30
lewis College.


One of the few best colleges. Six
courses of study with appropriate
degrees and requiring from 2 to 4
years, and all the studies very prac-
tical. Students allowed to advance
as rapidly as they can. Location very
beautiful and healthful. Not a death
among the students in 10 years.
Special attention given to morals and
manners. Board at the old college
bnilding SLIGO to $3.50 per week.
Tuition, S25 to $50 per year. We
are always glad to answer inquiries
or send catalogues. Address,
M. L. CURL, D. D.,
Glasgow, Mo,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30
ADAMS INJURIES.
The Survivor OF the Thompson Acct.
dent In IA Very Preeari0us Con-
dition-He May Die.

George Adams, the man who was
least hurt in the Thompson Station
railroad accident Friday, les in south
west Mexico in a precarious con-
dition. The real extent of his inju-
ries have not heretofore been made
public, but from present indications,
it looks as if not even this one will
survive the accident. The only
thing in The unfortunate mans favor
is a powerful physique and the fact
that he is but 25 years of age, and
never suffered any severe or serious
sickness. His injuries consist of
crushed lower limbs, and badly
crushed ones at that, a dislocated
shoulder, a fractured arm and an ell
bow out of place, besides a serious
wound a couple of inches of length
in the scalp and numerous other
bruises all over his body. Thus far, he
has been unable to give a clear &C.
count of himself, but should he get
better, a sort Of an explanation of the
accident may be given.
Monday the injured nan was
removed from the Ferris Hou,e to
the residence of a Mr.. Judd in
Southwest Mexico. He is now an
object of charity, the Wabash physi-
clan at this place having received a
telegram saying that as the road was
in no way to blame for the accident,
it could bear no part of the expenses
of doctors bills, BOARD, etc. The
case will doubtless fall on the county,
but in the meantime the physicians
of this city will do their best to pull
him through.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30
Audrain TO. Teachers Normal Institute.

Audrain TO. Teachers Normal Institute.
The sixth annual session of this
Institute will be held IN the Public
School building at Mexico, beginning
Aug. 18th, and continuing two
weeks.
Prof. j. P. Blanton, president OF
Kirksyille State Normal School, has
been employed as conductor, and ar
engagements are being mede by the
committee to have the mast sue
cessful session in the history OF the
institute. All teachers are urged te
attend; tuition, 50. Board, IS pei
week. Ex-CoM.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30
TO THE FARAERs.

We wish to insure your property
against fire and lightning in as good
companies as are in the world, at the
following rates:
Fifty cents per 500 for one year.
loo per 500 for three years.
sk50 per 500 for Eve ytara.
Don't pay 25 to so per cent higher
than above rates and give your note
for the premium, which soon falls into
hands Of attorneys and banks for
collection. KiLaoRE e. HOWELL,
Insurance Agents, Mexico, Mo,
Over Savings Bank. 33lf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30
wARBLINGs

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
WoEcEsrER, No., June 81, 1887
Don't talk about Audrain being no
wheat county, when in this vicinity
alone, wheat will average between rs
and 80 bushels. Messrs Azdell and
Murray have The finest pieces We ev.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30
CHEAP MONEY.

saEA4rs8a
We have unlimited sums of Eas-
tern money 20 loan at a low rate OF
interest on improved lands for a
term of five years with privilege OF
paying 500 or any multiple thereof
at any interest pay day. Interest
payable annually or semi-annually to
suit borrower. We can also supply
you with home money at all times.
KILGoRE & HOWELL,
Loan and Real Estate Agents,
over Saving Bank, Mexico, Mo
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30
MONEY! MONEY!
$500, $500, $1,000, 5000.

Good farm loans q now be placed
for three or five years tlrne Mt fair
rates in Audrain, Boone, Galloway,
Randolph, Monroe, Rails and Pske
counties. Apply TO
j. y. CLAH.K, Mexico, Mo-,
Agent for eastern capital and old
est real estate and loan agent in Gen.
trail Missouri. 45-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30

Ladies, buy The Eagle Steam
Washer; il is the best, cheapest.
lightest- and most durable and per-
feet washing machine evrr made.
No iron TO brake, no wood TO leak.
We don't make agents pay for Terri.
tory, but give them all the territory
they want and sell them washers low
er than they al tuy many worthless
washers at. Beware Of peddlers sell
ing inferior washers and representing
them as improvements over the Eagle.
Retail price 5000. Write to g.. Il.
Ferris for an agency.
Champion and Osborne Machines.
Extras and repair, always On hand
3-1yr.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30

Farmers, write to Ferris & Son,
Mexico, for prices of Farm Imple'
ments. They a a " you big mon
ey, as they are headquarters for al
kinds of farm implements, wagons
buggies, self-binders, cultlvators
barbed wire, washing machines, and
everything in the hardware line. Re
pairs for Champion and Osborne
machines. 3-1yr.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30
srae,o, train w;ll RIM nm {

a Special Train VIII run up 70
Slater from Mexico Thursday after
supper to carry a party Of gentlemen
from this city who desire to be pres
ent at the presentation Of a $3.50
gold watch to w. g. Gray, who has
just resigned as division superintend-
entof the G. "a. r. 3.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30

Our thanks are due J. A. Bright,
Of Huntsville, for favors extended
while in that town a few days since.
Mr.. Bright, who formerly lived here,
nov owns and operates the largest
livery stable in Huntsville. and he has
Just finished one of the neatest and
best arranged dwellings in the. town.
We rode out to Randolph Springs
with Jim behind one of his flyers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30

Besides the reunion Of ex-Confed.
crate soldiers and the conference OF
methodist ministers to be held here
TINS fail, the ANTI Horse Thief Asso.
cation OF the State will hold q meet.
ing here in the latter part Of October.
Taken with the great Mexico fair,
this town will be a lively one from
the time summer closes until xinte,
sets in.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30

Ga Saturday, July 23d, there will
be another meeting of the Exon
federates of Audrain county to make
further arrangements for the enter
tainment of the old soldiers who will
be present at the reunion here in
September.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30
A Base Ball Challenge.

To the Editor OF the Ledger.
MEXICO, Mo-, june 28, 'S7.-We
hereby challenge any nine in Audrair
county in a game of base ball for {
No. / ball and bat and the gate re.
ceipts ; to be played at Mexico al
soon as arrangements can be perfect
ed. Call on or address
Jno. S. ATKINS. CAPTAIN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30
Letter List.
MEXICO. Mo-, June 80,

MEXICO, Mo-, June 80, 1887.
list OF LETTERS remaining In the
LPost-ofice at Mexico, Audrain County,
Mo-, and which, If not called for within
four weeks from date, will be sent to the
Dead Letter Office at Washington City:
Anderson Molls miss Morris John
Alderman A G Porter ] T
Branniran Thomas Razoa Julia Bmiss
Blythe w A Sims Lida
Clark E ] Scott Ethel ID
Cruise w III Thomas John r
Dowd Geo A Weaver James
Fanes M Weathers ] mrs
FRY Wisdom Lizzie miss
Gassett r n mrs Wordsworth Jared
Gilbert Rosie miss MeGuire WIN
Griffin w P Martin JnoT
Lewis G miss (coD Mayor Mamie
Lne Lizzie miss MartinJames A
Jous SAUNDERS, Postmaster.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30
Mosby-EdmonsfOn,

w. S. Mosby, Prosecuting Attor-
ney of Audrain county, and Miss SUI
die Edmonston were quietly married
at IL o'clock a. m. yesterday at the
residence of the brides mother, in
the northern part of the county, by
Ed. j. W. Higbee. The bride is
one of Audrain's most worthy young
ladies of rare accomplishments, while
the groom is a young attorney OF
fine character, a close student and
has a bright future before him.
Except for the death of Capt. Geo.
Edmonston, father of the bride, last
week, the wedding would have been
a brilliant affair. Although the we'd
ding was quiet, we learn the list of
presents was unusually long and val
liable. Mr.. and Mrs. Mosby will
spend a few days in the country, af-
ter which they will go to ~housekeep-
ing in j. w. Plunkett's residence,
just east of the square. The LEDGER
with q host of other friends extends
congratulations and best wishes.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30

James Garrett has opened a gem
eral hardware store on the west side.
He has a full and complete stock Of
everything in his line and is selling
at bed rock prices. 5-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30

Judge Forrist has been invited to
make speeches on the Fourth at Lad
donna, Chillicothe and 9TH
er places. He will likely go to Chill
licothp.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-06-30

The Mexico Fire Department has
been invited, through the chief, to
be present at the Louisiana Firemens'
Tournament, to be held on the 4th.
Extensive preparations have been
made and those who attend will be
royalty cared for. Mexico will likely
attend in a body.